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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-10-21, Page 22 TRE HURON EXPOSITOR. ACROSS HER PATH. BY ANNIE S. SWAN. CHAPTER X. (Continued from It week.) "They wanted. to make me the mis- tress of Wymar G -range, and because I could not, you know, mamma has not been pleased with me of late. I cannot bear unkindness; it hurts me to hurt those I love, so my health has failed, that is all." Barbara bit her lip. What burned for utterance would be better left un- said. "Winnie, Robert is not worth so much unselfish love. Ile - proved him- self unworthy when the knowledge of your unbounded faith in him could not keep him from sin." "Perhaps you are right. I never seek to question such things, nor to un- ravel them," said Winifred. "1 only think, Barbara, that it is even -to some women to love only once, and always,no matter how unworthy its object. I think that, if God spared me, Barbara, I could keep Robert in the right way. But I fear I shall not live till he domes back." Again Barbara was silent, overwhelm- ' ed with emotion. "Now, Barbara, Aunt Lucy will be 'back immediately, and I want to hear something of you. Aunt Lucy is papa's sister, you know, and that is how I come to be here." Barbara rose, and began to pace rest- lessly up and down the room. " Well, Winifred, I will tell you briefly all there is to tell, though my heart is so full of you I can scarcely col- lect my thoughts. I went to London from Wymar, as you know, and got a situation as governess in a few weeks' time. I stayed three months, and then went back to lodgings and set myself to write. I have beeu. very successful." "Have you? Tell me what you have written, Barbara; I should so like to read it." "1 have written innumerable maga- zine articles, to which I never put my name; but I have only written one book Winifred 5 its name is 'Ambition." " Barbara. ! is that your book? I hear everyone talking of it, marvelling- over it, and praising it; but I never dreamed it could be yours." "It is mine, Winifred, and it has secured me an entrance into society. Lady Bassett was interested in it, found me out through my publisher, and made me her friend. It is a great honor, Winifred." " Yes, it is. Lady Bassett is the friend of royalty, a.nd her name is a pass- port everywhere, I know," said Wini- fred. " Well, with all this wonderful success, are you happy, Barbara ?? "No, unhappy,' said. Barbara, half fiercely. "Wretchedly unhappy.- I hate my life. I hate my work. I some- times wish I was dead, Winifred." Very pitiful grew the sweet, worn face of Winifred Guest. Far removed. in her own sweet, unclouded faith from such fierce, dark thoughts, she could yet understand the experience of a nature very different from hers. "You will find peace by-and-by, as I have found it, Barbara," she said softly. "And I believe you will have a happy life yet." "1 ! " Barbara's lips parted in an ex- ceedingly bitter smile. "No, Winifred, happiness and I shall only know each other from afar. I was not born under a happy star, and I shall go on living a miserable, stunted, discontented life to the end." "Do you take no pleasure, in your writing, Barbara ?" "Yes., at times I forget even that I am alive in my intense absorption; but the best part of all literary work, Wini- fred, is drudgery, poor, mean drudgery, of whieh the soul grows sick unto death. Yet what the world calls a successful author is looked at with curious, admir- ing, envious eyes, and is regarded as a fortunate being. I do not know what others of my class nay feel, but I am sick, sick -tired of it all already." Winifred remained silent, knowing that the wild burst would give relief. " I have nothing that other women have to satisfy them, no home or heart - ties; nothing but a well-filled purse and an empty name. I saw a peasant woman on the road to -day, Winifred, hugging her baby to her breast, .her rough face softened and made beautiful by the moth- er love in her heart; and I thought how much richer she was than I, and hated her as I looked." " I trust, Barbara, in God's good time that may come to you also, and make your heart beautiful too." Barbara did not appear to be conscious of her words. "There is another thing,- Winifred. Lady Bassett is good and kind; how good and kind none can know so well as 1; but her kindness partakes essentially ofthe nature of patronage, at least so I feel it. It is all take, 1 give nothing; yet I must bear this also, for it is a quicker step to the object ji have in view." At that moment the shutting of a door in the corridor, and footstep approach- ing, warned them that they must re- lapse into conVentional attitudes. "Winifred,' said Barbara hurriedly, "You will- neVer say you have seen me; never speak of my changed. circum- stances to a living soul. I have left the old life behind altogether, and a new being is identified with the new. I am Barbara Dale no longer, but Miss Ogil- vie ; remember Barbara Dale is dead." "1 will remember," said Winifred; then there --was a hurried embrace, a murmured "God bless you !" from Win- nie's pale lips, and their interview was at an end. soma who cannot bear the rude blast, is wasting away. Isn't it very sad ,!" " Yes," answered Barbara in a hollow voice, and turned her grey face away. It was a terrible moment for her, and it was well that Lady Bassett's ohief at- tention was engrossed by the village they were nearing, otherwise she must have noted and suspected something. It was a terrible thing to don the „face of hypocrisy, to affect a careless indiffer- ence when her:heart was pierced as by a - two -edged sword. She knew, none better, the wrong she was doing her kind and generous!. friend; in fact her whole life at Bassett Royal ent of f which ich clear, h y Bas - cutting others be , for- ctice of was a living lie. In that mo agony she could fancy the look haughty surprise and contemp would come upon the face of La sett, she could almost hear the tones that would bid her go. The shadow which the sin o had cast over her name might given, but the daily, hourly pr deception never. The pure, hig -souled, noble -hearted lady held all such sinning in such disdain, that eiren semblance of an untruth raised " It is a wretched thing woman, Lady Bassett," she said Lady Bassett laughed, and h was as clear and sweet as a bell "My dear, you say what com most in your mind, and never th it implies. You, of all people, and gifted as you are, have no rail against the fate which mad woman. But a truce to sueh talk. Here is my picture, Barb a picture only, I thank God, bu beautiful reality; a happy, co peaceful English village.'" Barbara forced herse1f to ba pleasant thoughts, and to centr tention upon tlhe row of white rose -latticed c ttages upon wh ch they were entering. The houses were built on a s ope, on eitheeside of a wide, grass -grown street, with a row of budding beeches centre. There was not a sign o or squalor in all the village. E tage had its jiot in front an garden patch behind, and all were uniform in size and style. There were sig4e of life about it, smoke curling upward to the sunny sky, cl thes drying on th rows and open doors with rosy children playing about the step As they drove slowly throug women ran to their doors to c the lady, and some of them w across for a werd with her, , w love in their fkces that Barba saw in what stimation her friend was held in the pl ce. "When I c me first to Bassett Royal, this was a wrtched place Barbara. It was a perfect lot on the place, and it was trying to interest me in iny home that my husband proposed to make a vation of the wh le place. ed when he died, but I es and plans concerning it, sacred and moureful duty to fulfil them to the utmost. Then I the people on my lands, w they worshipped my at drew me to them, and now it is an itnspeakable joy to me to know that all the people love me, even as I love there. They believe I have their interests' at heart, and knowing the pride I take ie the vilage they take a pride in it themselve . There is never any disturbance of a y kind here; the people live sober, us ful,contented lives, such as I co ld pra all the working people of En land ould live. Much lies With the landed proptietors. If they would brtir th the interest o their be much gained in t But the spirit of ascendency o lish upper cla ting myself, ilful the er ire. o be a ✓ voice s upper- nk what blessed need to you a morbid ra ; not a living tented, ish un - her at - washed, CHAPTER XI. A REVELATION. "It is very sad. I do not remember ever hearing anything so sad," said Lady Bassett as they drove away from the Vicarage gate down to the village. What is very sad, Lady Bassett ?" asked Barbara. " That niece of Mrs. Cambridge's, poor child. We were talking of her in the study. She is a sweet, interesting girl, to whom I was drawn when she was here two years ago. It seems she had a lover, a worthless fellow, beneath her in station, and in every other way, to whom she gave her whole a.ffection. Her par- ents were naturally against it from the first, but might ultimately have become reconciled to the engagement had not the young man embezzled a large sum of money from the bank in which he was employed, and, of course, the law laid her finger on him at once. He is expiat- ing his crime now at Dailmoor, and she, poor thing, one of these delicate bloa- own ies poverty ch cot- hedge- cheeked it the rtesy to • run th such a easily sweeping ren It was unfinis knew his wis and it was m began to kno and to find h husband. T rer the s. y dea le mselves heartily in eople there would e right direction. elfishness , has the minds of the Eng- rbera, I am forget- , but it_is a subject on which I fe 1 deep y." " Ye4i forget how nu are enlighten- ing me," Berbera reininded her with a smile. "1 Ithink yeu nee4 i,ery little enlight- Lady Bassett. "While bition,l' I was forced to ork of one either connect- imatel acquainted with the ways of the upp r class, you write with such ease an correctness about peeple of rank. W4 are caricatured in so many novels, it is a source of infinite amuterrient to read2e things and the actions with which e are accredited." As momentary ghiam of gratification stole into Baa bara's face, but her heart was, very heavy. 'The more evidence given to her of Lad Y Bassett's noble, up eeply the meanness e to her. At times ng upon her to con- erself on her friend's e all like to be rbara found it very , and praised, and son of importance, change which must evelation of her real herself against thel enment," sai reading 'Ai think it the ed with or in right life, the more of her own came hoi the impulse Was str fess all, and throw generous heert. X thought well lof. B ' sweet to be caresse deferred to s a pe I and shrank f om th inevitably follow a self. She ha.rdene lomiNSIN16, room, and Lady •Bassett looked ' sur- prised. Neither had ever seen her look so rarely well. "1 have just been explaining to Lady Bassett that I had business in town, and could not resist the temptation to run down to Bassett Royal, Miss Ogilvie," said Sir Adrian; when the first greetings Were over, and they took their places at the table. , "1 have spent many a happy holiday here when I was a lad.' "1 do not wonder that you retain pleasant memories of Bassett Royal," said Miss Ogilvie, with an appreciative smile. "The West End will be desert- ed this week, Sir Adrian ? " " Probably ; but I was only at Down- ing Street, and the talk was purely Par- liamentary. I met Sir Philip Rydal in town, Lady Bassett. He is about to be married, I believe, to a daughter of Captain Hexham, of the Fusiliers." That is news," 3aid Lady Bassett, but without much show of interest. "Will you stay till to -morrow, Adrian ? ' Sir Adrian glanced at Miss Ogilvie, but she was toying with the fruit on her plate, and did not lift her head. "Thanks, I may as well give myself the pleasure. My mother has not been fortunate in her selection of Easter e liveliest of them endover. Do, you is Ogilvie." her eyes with a glance. "1 know to whom you refer. Ihave no acquaintance wit eases, Sir Adrian." He bit his lip, and posed. "Barbara is in a day, Adrian. My h think I shall go and you two could amus guests this year. T is the Duchess of know her Grace, Mi Miss Ogilvie raise slightly deprecating better ' impulse w ich moved her at 1 times, and only rerriembered her vow- , " to bring the vslorld to her feet." , Well, it was dai y drawing nearer. , With the publicati n of her new book, and the attainment of a place in society which she had bound herself to win, would come' the Ultima Thule of her ambition, and then -would she creep away, she wonldered, into that quiet place of which she had spoken to her father in his last hours, and end I'LL. days in obscuritY ? Perhaps circumstances might necessitate it when the whirligig of time brought to her its revenges. "Barbara it ie half -past one, and we are at home, you are in a hungry, and "1 have jug." said B said Lady Bassett. "If rown study, I am very we are late for luncheon." ad a very pleasant morn-, rbara, as they entered the house together. "And I shall not for- get to immortalise our model village." "Sir Adr lady," said ian Severne is here, my the pompous voice of the oldest retainer of Bassett Royal. " He arrived also t an hour ago, and is in the library, my I ady." " Impossi N. le ! \Vhat can have brought Adrian from Mount Severne just now? Lady Severne ek ected a housefull of _guests at Easter," she exclaimed, and hurried to the library at once, while Barbara proceeded up -stairs her ,heart beating wildly. Sbe knew what brought Adrian Severne to Bassett R.oyal, and ere very long the truth would be knowe to others. She came down to luncheon wearing a plain velvet robe, and no ornament save the exquisite gold brooch which fastened the linen band at her throat. She was a woman at whom all men- and most women would look twice, although she was not distinctly beautiful. Sir Adrian Severne started when she entered the dukes and duch- Lady Bassett inter- ontrary mood to- ad troubles me. I rest for a little, if each other." "Has Miss Ogilvie seen Aversharn Castle ?" said Adrian with unmistakable eagerness. , " No ; that will be a pleasant walk, Barbara. You have no objections, I hope. ' None," answered Barbara demurely. "1 can promise you a ruin which those who delight in such antiquities pronounce the finest, in the South, Miss Ogilvie," said Sir Adrian. "1 shall enjoy it," she answered, but Sir Adrian cared more for the upward glance of the hazel eyes than for the politely uttered wor So, unconsciously, Royal helped these knowledge of each o portunity for the which, had she su have done her utmo She lay down with being weary, fell est ately. When sheaw ing westward, and pointed to six. She the bell at once for 1 s. the lady of Bassett two to a better her, and gave 4- srowth of a feeling pected, she would t to nip in the bud. mind at ease, and, ep almost immedi- ke the sun was slant - her watch hands started up and rang er maid. "1 have slept sou she said. "Have S Ogilvie returned?" "Yes, my lady, idly surely, Evitt," ✓ Adrian arid Miss hey were back be- fore five. Miss Ogilvie looked in,. I think, but slipped a you asleep," replied in the drawing-roo heard Miss Ogilvi ago." "Has she dressed "Yes, my lady, s "Make haste, t been very lazy, but and I feel like a ne "Yes, my lady; recommend lying d I am glad you feel maid as she began t hair. In fifteen minute - ready to proceed to As she neared th Barbara's voice sin bound. It was a w ful melody, but s guish the words. I few plaintive notes ay when she found Evitt. "They are , I think ; at least I singing not long for dinner ?" • has Sir Adrian." en, Evitt, I have y headache is gone, creature." edical men always wn for a, headache. etter," IretAirned the brush henistress's 11 Lady Bassett was the drawing -room. door the sound of ing held her spell- ird, sweet, heauti- e could not distin- was followed by a on the piano, then there was utter silence. She stood a moment on the t reshold, and then opened the door sof ly and looked in. At the far end of the room, among the shadows, sat Barba a, with one beauti- ful arm, bare to th: elbow, leaning on the keys l of the p ano. Her face was downcast, and ther , was something in it which struck Lady Bassett strangely. But she found its e planation in the face of Adrian Severne He was bending towards her, with his head stooping from its stately hei ht, and there was a look on his face which only one emotion could bring. Lady Bassett staggered back, and drew the door shut, feeling for the mo- ment that she could not face them. Adrian Severne had found his fate at last, and Barbara Ogilvie had won the prize upon which so many fair eyes had been longing y cast What wou d the orld say to such an alliance? hat w uld his kinsfolk say, who were th high et in the land? What would be th verdi t of the proud moth- er, and the still rouder sister? All these questions hased each other through the inind o the lady of Bassett Royal, and to each and all there came but one answer - "rt must never e !" REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. MIARM FOR SALE. -For sale'a good 100 acre _112 fermi on the Town Line between,Hullett and MeKillop, about sbc miles from Seaforth. One of the bet farms in the county. Apply to WM. N. MoMICHAEL, Constance. 998-tf DUILDING LOTS FOR SALE. -The uncle signed has a number of fine building Lets on Goderich and James Streets for sale, at low prices. For particulars apply to D. D. WILSON. 908 HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE. -For sale, that comfortable dwelling house on James' street, Seaforth, (lot 36, Beattie and Stark's survey,) recently occupied by Mrs. Joslyn. For particulars apply to F. HOLMESTED, Seaforth. 997 OOD FARM FOR SALE. -For sale, in tin ToWnshito of Hibbert, Lot 29, on the 8t1 Concession, containing 100 acres. It is free ol stumps, ih a high state of cultivation, and has no it good buildings. There is an abundance of never -failing water, and the farm is convenient to markets, with gravel roads running n all directions. Apply to WM. EBERHART, Sea - forth P. 0. 980-tf. FARM IN GREY FOR SALE. -For sale, 100 acres being Lot 15 on the 13th eoncession of Grey, within half a mile of stores, postoffice, churchas and School, and five miles from Brus- sels and Ethelj sixty acres cleared and in a good state of Miltivation, a good orchard and nevei failing spring on the place and good timber. Ap- ply to ISAAC CURRY, on the premises or Cran- brook P. D. 964x4-t.f. FARM IN GREY FOR SALE. -For sale Lot 14, Concession 16, containing 100 acres. It is partly bleared, the balance is well timbered; a never -failing creek crosses the place, and it is well adarited for either farming or grazing: I will likewise sell forty acres, being east part of Lot 14, Clancession 15; nearly all cleared and in a good state of cultivation. A good frame barn and a good stone stable underneath; a never - failing well is also on the place. For further particulars apply to the proprietor on the place, or by letter to Cratbrook P. 0. G. AVERY. 1023-tf FARM FOR SALE. -For sale, Lot 4, tjonces- sionl 12, Hullett, containing 100 acres, about 75 cleared and in a good state of cultivation, well fenced and underdrained. There are two good frame honses, frame barns and stables, also two good orchards. There is a spring creek run- ning through the farm. It is convenient to schools and post office and is well situated for Icriarkets. it will be sold cheap. Apply on the premises or to Harlock p. o. WALTER HAN- NAH. 1032 TIARMFOR SALE. -For sale, Lot 34, COI) ces- sion 1, Usborne, county of Huron, situated on London road, miles from Hensel], and , 3i miles froin Exeter, and containing 96 acres, 10 acres of Which are in bush, and balance was clear and in gbod condition when seeded down fi years age, since which time it has been in gra There are on the Farm about 6 acres of you bearing Orchard, 100 evergreens, 3 never-faili wells, 2 kood frame barns and a frame hou For ternis apply to W. ELDER, Hensall, or t Troprieter. J. ELDER, Virden, Manitoba. 1035-t f FARMS FOR SALE. -That valuable farm being North half of Lot 21), Concession 6, Morris, 6n which there is a good frame barn and outbuildings, frame house, good bearing orchard, kood wells, &c. Also that valuable farm being South half of Lot 28, Conceseion 6, Morris, on Which there is a good new frame house and good frame barn. Both of those farms are adjoining the village of Brussels,,and are in every respect first -clash farms. Terms easy, and which will be made known on application to E. E. WADE, or PETER THOMSON, Brussels P. 0. 963 CHAP ER XII. HIS FRoa ISED WIFE. "Sir Ade an Se erne is in the draw- ing -room, m lady " said Evitt to her mistress. It was thd after oon of a sultry June day, and the lady f Bassett Royal was reclining on a couc in her own sitting - room. The headache troubled her more frequently 'during he oppressive heat of these summer days and many gay as- semblages missed t e presence of ; Lady Bassett. She was in Hari y Street still, waiting with the rest for t e prorogation of Par- liament. "Is Sir drian alone, Evitt ?" she asked. "Yes, my lady," returned the maid. "Send him up here," said her mis- tress, and ,raising herself on the cushion she fell to wondering what brought him that day. IA minute later she heard his firm step on the stair, and turned her head to greet him. "Come away, Adrian," she said, with her sweet smile. "1 am an invalid to- day ; but I never have the heart to send you away." (To be continued.) - - "If you will give me love," sings a poetess, "no more I'll ask." Of course she thinks so just now, but when she is married to the man she loves she will want him to go Iown town with her and spend four lours in a dry goods store while she is rying to match a' rib- bon. s. ig e. koRg FARM FOT SALE. -A first-class , Farm for Sale in the township of Turn - berry, in the County of Huron, being Lots No. 54 and 55 in the 1st Concession, containing 200 acres, 150 cleared and in a good state of culti- %ration. There is ni first-class orchard, a good frame hduse and a bank barn 80 by 48 feet with stone stable under it. The farm is situated one- half mile from the gravel road leading from Wroxeter to Brussels, 6 miles from Wroxeter and six from Brussel. Terms easy. For particulars apply to J. COWAN, Wroxeter, or to ROBERT MOFFAT, Proprietor, on the premises. 961 FARM IN GREY FOR SALE -For sale, Lot 20, Concession 12, containing 102 acres of which about 70 acres are cleared, nearly free 'from sturepe, underdrained and well fenced. The balance is well timbered and unculled. There is a good, large frame house, log barn and frame stables. A good orchard and never -failing water. It is within one mile of the village of Cranbrodk, within six miles of Brussels and two miles of.Ethel railway station, with good gravel roads leading to each place. It will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply on the prem- ises' or to Cranbrook P. 0. VALENTINE FOER- STER. 1022-t. f, FARM FOR SALE. -For sale, Lot 22, on the 2nd Concession of Stanley, containing 100 acres, over 80 cleared, and in a good state of mil- tivation,; the balance is well timbered with hard- wood. There is a large brick house, good frame barns, sheds and stables, and all necessary build- ings. there is a good orchard, and two never - failing It is within six miles of Clinton, eight frdin Seaforth, and three from Brucefield, with gob(' gravel roads leading to each place. School denvenient. lt will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply on Lot 24, Concession 3, Stanley, or to Brucefield P.O. JOHN GILMOUR. 1001-tf. _ GOOD FARM FOR SALE. -In order to close the affairs of the estate of the late W. G. Ilingston, th-e executors offer the following very 'valuable lands for sale. First -North half of Lot 30, Concession 6, township of Morris, con- taining 00 acres. On this lot is erected a good frame barn with stone foundation, good orchard, well and pump. Nearly all cleared, and is on the gravel road closely adjoining the village of Brnssela. This farm is a valuable one, is well fenced and in a good state of cultivation. For prices and terms apply to Trios. KELLY, Brus- sels P. 0., HKNRY JENNINGS, Victoria Square P.O., or JAMES SIITPLI, Maple Lodge P. 0., Middlesex County; 868 - DUNCAN- & OUNCAN Millinery, Dry Goods d Clothing ESTABLISHMENT STILL TO THE FRONT! FARM FOR SALE. -Six thousand three hun- dred dollars will buy Lot 23, Concession 9, , McKillOp, belonging to Thompson Morrison. It is situated five miles from Seaforth, on a gravel road, and within half a mile of grist mill, saw rnill, Wei stores, post office and telegraph office, blacksmith shop and wagon shops, school, Pres- yteriah and Methodist churches, new frame arns and stables, well watered, and has been in pasturd the last four years; 80 acres cleared and 20 of good hardwood buSh. Possession and title given 1st of January next, as the owner is living in Dakota. Apply to JOHN C. MORRI- SON, Winthrop P. 0. 1016-tf FARk FOR SALE. -The subscriber offers for eale his valuable farm in the Township of Gray, comprising Lots 6 and 7, on the llth Con- cession of said Township. This farin contains 200 acres, and is within 1 and miles of the thriving village of Brussels, with a good gravel road leading thereto. About 160 acres are clear- ed, free from stumps, and in a good state of cul- tivation. The balance is finely wooded. This farm is particularly well fenced, nearly the whole df the fences being straight, and having been erected in 1885 6. On the premises there is a corhfortable log dwelling house, and a good frame barn, with stone stabling unthrneath, in which there is a well with abundant supply of eXcellent water. There is likewise a new frame impleMent house, 40x26 feet, well floored above and below, and neatly sided and painted. There are 22 acres in fall wheat sown upon summer - fallow. It will be sold on very easy terms of pay- ment. 7 For !particulars apply to the proprietor, JAMES DICKSON, Registrar Huron Co., Gode- rich. i- 986-tf. TEA6HER WANTED.-ApplicationS will be rbceived by the undersigned up to 6th of Noveniber, for a teacher holding a second or third Class certificate, to teach Union School Section No. 16, Howick and Grey. Cervices to commence January 1st, 1888 FRED. BEL1D03E5N, Secretary. Our Millinery Department is now in full force, and under skilled manage ment. We can assure the ladies that, as heretofore, all orders entrusted to us will receive prompt attention. 11/F0NEY LOST. -Lost on Monday, October in_ 10th, between VanEgmond's carding mill and Jamieson's store in Seaforth, a black mor- occo pocket book, tied with a crape string, and containing $11 in bills. The finder will he suit- ably rewarded on leaving- the same at the Ex- rosrroa office, Seaforth. 1013-4 ESTRAY HORSB.-A Bay horse, about 13 years old, stands about 15 hands high, small black mane and tail slighted faded; has three cornered scar on hip, and a few gray hairs about the eyes; straa ed from my residence in Seaforth on the night of September 9th. Any person giving such information as will lead to his recovery will be rewarded, and any per- son detaining him will be prosecuted. WM. A. BARCLAY, Seaforth. 1035x4 DUNCAN 8i. DUNCAN Wouly1 invite special attention to their enormous stock of Dry Goods, close in - i, spectim of which will amply repay intending purchasers. To meet the require 1 ments of the fast approaching cold season, we offer special drives in Dress Goods and Mantle Cloths. Don't be cold when you can get good, warm, cheap and comfortable Blankets. In Clothing and Gents' Furnishings, we are doing a large trade. Our stock is large, well assorted, and figures low. Our work stands close inspection, and perfect fit guaranteed. tar We are prepared to take any quantity of good butter at the highest price. Eggs always in demand. Duncan & Duncan, Seaforth. CHANGE OF BASE. JOHN FAIRLEY Is now to be found in the Bank Block, two doors south of the Bank of Commerce, where he has opened out a choice stock of Family Groceries, which is offered for sale at a small advance on cost. My motto is "small profits and quick returns.' Special inducements to cash buyers, either in large or small lots. New season's Teas in Japans, Blacks and Greens, at prices from 25 dents per pound upwards. Twelve pounds of the best Granulated Sugar for $1, and other grades equally low. My goods are all fresh and new, and my prices will compare favorably with any house in the trade. A call:from old and new friends is respectfully solicited, and satisfaction in every instance guaranteed. Orders entrusted to children will have my special attention, and be executed promptly. VT Goode delivered in any part of the town. J. FAIRLEY Seaforth. JAMES PICKARD, IMPORTER OF AND DEALER IN British, Foreign and Domestic Manufactures OF Staple and Fancy Dry Goods Tweeds, Hats, Caps, Furs, Sec. Readymade Clothing in all Sizes MEN'S YOUTHS' AND BOY'S. OCTOBER 21, 1.887, Always to the Front. Post Office Store. We want your trade, and. will do out beat , secure it, by selling at the lowest peasib1e4 all -goods in our line, which eensistr of a fum assortment of everything usuall3 kept in. first-class country store. Dry Goods, Iteadyir.ade Clothing, Fresh Groceries, Tea; BootsandShoes, Hardware, Harvest Tools, Machine Opal Two Large and Well -Assorted Stocks to Select From. NORTH BRANCH -Our ustablished and re- liable house, Campbell's Block, SeafOrth. SOUTH BRANCH -T. Kidd's old where many rare bargains are to be found. stand, Lardine, Castorine, Crown, Black, And Caster OD; In our south branch we have added to other lines of gods MILLINERY, under the able management of MISS BROWN in whom will be found one anxious to please the most fastidious. tgr New Fall Goods arriving daily. JAMES PICKARD, Seaforth. Paints and Oils. Just received a consignment of Stand. ard. Binding Twine, as good as any in the market? Call and see. No trouble to show goods. j_OSEPH MORROW WROXETER MILLS Alexander L Gibson Begs to announce to the public that be has sse menced to operate the WROXETER WOWIEli FACTORY, And that he will be prepared to give good vai in FULL CLOTHS, TWEEDS, UNION TWEEDS, FLANNELS, PLAi DINGS; WINCEYS, And Varieties in .3TOCKING YARNS. Custom Carding, Spinning aue ruutig Promptly Attended to, Parties from a distance will, as far as pos4ble, have their ROLLS HOME WITH THEM,ine he has put the Mill into Good Working Wei and employs none but Efficient Workmen, All Work is Warranted. REMEMBER THE WROXETER BUS, ALEX. L. GIBSON; Proprietor, SEAFORTH PUMP WORKS, In returning thanks, to my many eustomert for their patronage since commencing bnsined in Seaforth, I would add that in order tangly the demand for PUMPS, CISTERNS &c, that I have put in Steam Power and more new machinery, and can now do my work quicker and better, and as I use none but the bed ma. terial 1 can get, and do as good work as I how how, I hope to merit a continuance of your at. ronage. CUSTOM PLANING AND BAND SAWING A SPECIALITY. N. CLUFF, P. S. -I would be pleased to receipt ailthee counts of the past and previous years. Mud have money. 9664.1. Charlesworth Brownell, Wholesale and Retail SEAFORTH, - - Teas a Specialty, Jobbed at Whole.. sale Prices in quantities. Charieucnh Brownell, One door north of Post Office. STAR MILLS, LOT 23, CONCESSION 16, C+Pi=".3 Five Miles from Ethel Station, G.T.Th MATHESON 011 PROPRIETORS. MANUFACTURERS OF Pine, Hemlock, Ash, Elm, and Other Lumber. A LARGE STOCK OF -- FLOORING, JOISTING, SHINGLES, AND LATH ON HAND. T. J. HEPBURN, Manager, Cranbrook P. 0, Division Court Notice. The Office of the Second Division Court, County of Huron, will be found open every lawful day at the residence of John Beattie, Goderich Street west, from 10 &clocks - m. until 4 o'clock p. m., and everythine will be done that is possible in the interest of pliter& Telephone communication in the office, Any amount of Money to Loan on pie erty, farm or town, at the very lowest ram interest, and terms of payment made to borrowers. 960tf JOHN BEATTIE, Clerk. ST. JAMES' HOTE-101 TORONTO. SHAn,)p & BRIGHAM: ( Former/n of Sharp's Hotd,Beaforth, PROPRIETORS. 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